I've been hesitant to do one because I wasn't sure of the talent available when we're slotted to pick...heck we have no idea where we'll pick at this point...8-32? But I'm giving it the old college try!

Assumptions: I don't like to name specific names, but I assume we take care of a few positions in FA. Also, I imagine we're picking somewhere in the middle of the round; say, 16th, give or take.

RT, RDE, one backup end, K. Make an effort to grab/keep some back-up O-lineman. most of the rest is fluid and non-critical. And god help us if we don't reach out to Geno early. Regardless, here's the draft.

RD 1: C.J. Mosley, Alabama OLB
I haven't been terribly receptive to any particular Alabama defensive players, and that's not fair to Mosley. This kid is much more athletic than his teammates chosen in RD 1 last year. Sure, it's a bold thing to say, but I'm certain this kid would do wonders at either OLB spot.

RD 2
Tim McDonald (Jr.), Safety, Southern California
Unfairly compared to his predecessor, TJ McDonald fills the ever-present glaring hole in our defensive backfield. Great open-field tackler, with great versatility. And while he doesn't have the same straight line speed of his predecessor, neither does he have his stiff hips...(and that's a good thing, for those keeping score at home).

Rd 3
Datone Jones, DE, UCLA
I'd like a pass rusher before this round, but I'm not putting something in here I don't believe will happen. Jones could develop into a great rotational player on the left side that gives us depth and youth.

Rd 4
Braxston Cave, Center, Notre Dame
What, allow Jeff Faine to be on the roster next year, or a backup center that's sub-300lbs be the guy? This is the second in my theme of predecessor loses his spot to successor from same college/spot. Cave could hopefully be a backup guard as well.

Rd 5
Kevin Reddick, ILB, North Carolina
ST's player/backup for Taze/Rey. He could use some development as his stock has fallen from last year.

RD 6:
Michael Williams, TE, Alabama
We could use a TE for goal line situations, considering neither of our current guys are known for blocking. I take that back. Gresham's known for his skills in blocking...just not in the good way.

RD 6 (NE)
WR/RB/Returner

Gonna be honest with you guys, I'm not familar with prospects in this range. I'd say grab either RB/WR that we end up putting on PS or cutting anyways.

According to CBS, yes. I predict upside on his stock after the season and senior bowl. I predict most backs in the 2-3 range now will slide up a little. Can't imagine a 1st rd w\o a rb picked. Same with safety